Carry Emergency Equipment
Depending on the severity of the weather where you drive your car, you should carry appropriate emergency equipment. Some of the items you may want to carry include tire chains, tow straps or chains, flashlight, emergency flares, sand, a shovel, jumper cables, a window scraper, gloves, ground cloth, coveralls, a blanket, etc.
See also:
Door locks
WARNING:
o Unlocked doors can be dangerous. Before
you drive away (especially if there
are children in the car), be sure that all the
doors are securely closed and locked so
that the doors cannot ...
Handling the Spare Tire
Remove the installation bolt to remove the spare tire. To replace the spare tire
in its storage compartment, tighten the bolt firmly with your fingers until there
is no more play in the spare ti ...
Performance
Subcompact buyers have been treated poorly in the performance department.
Inexpensive engines and transmissions have resulted in subpar mileage numbers
despite the fact that the subcompacts weigh ...